Allegheny Intermediate Unit

If you live outside the city limits, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit web site has information for all public school districts in Allegheny County. In Pennsylvania, attendance at school is compulsory for all children ages 8 to 17 or upon graduation from high school, whichever is sooner. Public school is free for children beginning with Kindergarten to Grade 12 (approximately ages 5 to 18). Eligibility for attendance at a particular public school is based upon where you live.

Carnegie Library

The Carnegie Library system is free to the public and offers numerous locations throughout the region. In addition to books and other periodicals, the library offers several programs for people of all ages. The Oakland branch provides: computer classes, foreign language courses, career development programs, arts and crafts courses, and family-orientated literacy events. The Oakland branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a short walk from the Cathedral of Learning. The Squirrel Hill branch offers a variety of programs: family-orientated literacy events, film showings, yoga classes, writing workshops, book clubs, conversational English sessions, and a variety of other informational events.

Carnegie Museums

There are 4 museums in the Carnegie Museum system: the Andy Warhol Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and the Carnegie Science Center. If you are a student, you can into all of these museums for free. If you are not a student, you gain access to all 4 museums when you join as a member.

City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation

The Citiparks website lists dozens of recreational opportunities available in the City of Pittsburgh’s numerous parks: arts festivals, outdoor movie showings, concerts, summer day camps, farmers’ markets, and much more.

Community College of Allegheny County: Community Education

The Community College of Allegheny County provides non-credit courses through its Community Education program. Topics of these personal enrichment courses include: world languages, fitness, health, music, dance, horticulture, driver’s education, and cooking.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center can be very helpful for international students to speak to staff members about adjusting to life in the United States, learn some relaxation techniques, and better manage their stress.

Cross-Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD)

CCLD hosts many of the diversity programs on campus, works with fraternities and sororities, presented the Emerging Leaders course and Panther Leadership Summit, and many additional initiatives. Specifically for international students, CCLD created the Global Ties program to welcome international students and help build an international community on the Pitt campus.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

CBP the largest governmental agency under the Department of Homeland Security. CBP is responsible for regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. regulations, including trade, customs, and immigration.

Dental Insurance Options

This is a Consumer Affairs website where you can access the Dental Insurance Guide to help explain different types o fdnetal insurance, common insurance terms, how to research and purchase dental insurance, and access consumer reviews of different dental insurance providers.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The Department of Homeland Security is charged with the primary responsibilities of protecting the United States from and responding to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters. The Department of Homeland Security is equivalent to the Interior ministries of other countries.